A coalition of groups has released a report that found rampant racial discrimination for Delaware state employees.
The report was released by the NAACP and other groups this week and came after a meeting with Governor Jack Markell.
WBOC reports that the findings from testimony from state employees ranged from 26 percent complaining about a hostile work environment to 24 percent about recruitment, hiring and promotion problems.
In addition, another 18 percent testified that there was racial discrimination while another 17 percent said they had seen retaliation.
Finally, 16 percent complained of disciplinary actions.
The testimony came from over 100 state employees who described the racial atmosphere in the work place.
WBOC says that the report called for a federal investigation and remedial action for state employees filing retaliation complaints.
The report also wants a uniform anti-discrimination state policy such as New Jersey and a revision of Delaware’s employment practices act.
